Quince candied fruit
Description
Making candied fruit is a simple process, although it does require time. It is very important to drain the syrup thoroughly from the fruit slices, as excess moisture will hinder the drying of the candied fruit. Follow the recipe carefully, and the result will pleasantly delight you.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour water into a large saucepan, add sugar. Place over medium heat and cook the syrup.
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Step 3
Wash the quince. If the fruit has a fuzzy surface, scrub it thoroughly with a brush. Cut it in half and remove the core with seeds. Slice into pieces 0.8–1 cm thick.
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Step 4
Transfer the sliced quince into a saucepan with the hot sugar syrup. Return to heat. Bring to a boil. Stir and remove from heat.
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Step 5
Cover the pot with a lid. Leave at room temperature for 24 hours.
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Step 6
After resting, the quince slices will shrink slightly and sink to the bottom of the pot. Place the pot with quince on the stove, turn on medium heat, and cook for 15 minutes from the moment it begins to boil. It should not boil vigorously.
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Step 7
Then drain the quince in a colander. Let the syrup drain well.
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Step 8
Return the syrup to the heat. Simmer over low heat for exactly 10 minutes from the moment it starts boiling. By the end of the reduction, the syrup should foam heavily. Remove from heat.
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Step 9
Transfer the quince to the syrup. Mix well. Cover with a lid and let stand for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
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Step 10
Prepare a surface for drying the candied quince. Line a tray or baking sheet with parchment paper. After the time has elapsed, drain the quince in a colander and let it sit for a while to allow the syrup to drip off, then arrange the slices on the prepared surface. Place the quince slices a certain distance apart from each other. Put the tray with the future candied fruit in a warm, well-ventilated place for 2-4 days.
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Step 11
After the specified time, check the candied fruit for readiness. They should bend easily but not release any liquid. Sprinkle the ready candied fruit with a mixture of starch and powdered sugar.
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Step 12
Roll the candied fruits well in the mixture of starch and powdered sugar. Transfer to a glass jar for storage or serve immediately.
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Step 13
Serve at the table.